Hello Funky Cow friends! Labor Day is just around the corner. We love you, but we’re not open. However, we are always here to help and we have some EASY Labor Day menu ideas for the main and side dishes that your guests can supplement with appetizers and desserts.
Main Dish
Let’s just start here. Yes, hot dogs and hamburgers are lovely. Consider shaking it up a bit. How about these Easy Labor Day Menu ideas that include main entrees? We made sure the word “Easy” was in the title!
From Taste of Home- 15 minutes or less
From Good Housekeeping
Side Dishes
Again, we’re all about the Easy Labor Day Menu ideas. Keep in mind that your guests love to bring a dish to pass, so if they’re looking for a new idea, you might just want to pass on one of these recipes to them!
From Giant Savory:
Fusilli Pasta Salad with Artichokes – swap out for Gluten Free pasta and you’re good to go for all your GF friends. It’s a little twist on the traditional salad that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.
From Delish
Homemade Baked Beans– the key is homemade and this one is easy peasy!
Easy Cornbread Recipe– this side will go great with the beans!
From Betty Crocker
Cucumber Salad– say “yes, please” to the dill weed and add some cherry tomatoes too if you have them from your garden.
Mexican Corn on the Cobb This recipe is from their Labor Day the Easy Way collection!
These are just a few of the many choices for Easy Labor Day menu ideas. If you’re just grillin’ and chillin’ that’s great too! Remember, it’s still summer and the livin’ should be easy! As you celebrate the Labor Day Weekend, please know how grateful we are to you for your trust and confidence. Because of you, we get to do what we love every day!